Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recall R/2015/219: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 40
- vehicles in the UK
- R3029610 R3029611
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Lancer Evolution vehicles built between 7 May 2014 and 3 July 2014. The right hand side parking brake cable may interfere with the fuel tank. The dealer will check in addition the fuel tank and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right hand side parking brake cable may interfere with the fuel tank. As a result there is possibility of peeling off the coating on the fuel tank. In the worst case the fuel tank can corrode and leak. Leaking fuel is a risk to other road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The right hand side parking brake cable may interfere with the fuel tank. As a result there is possibility of peeling off the coating on the fuel tank. In the worst case the fuel tank can corrode and leak. Leaking fuel is a risk to other road users. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand side parking brake cable with a new one. In addition the fuel tank will be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check in addition the fuel tank and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
Lancer Evolution built between 7 May 2014 and 3 July 2014 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 40 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the campaign code R3029610 R3029611 or the DVSA reference R/2015/219. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Car, Lancer Evolution, Lancer JT, Lancer JT EvolutionActivation of a non-dessicated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2018/355 | |
| I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning | Low | R/2016/155 | |
| Lancer, Lancer Evolution, OutlanderLoss of power steering assistance | Urgent | R/2014/124 | |
| Lancer EvolutionHead light and indicatos may fail | Book soon | R/2014/073 | |
| Lancer EvolutionClutch may fail | Urgent | R/2013/116 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2015/199 on 19 Nov 2015, for airbag may release shrapnel if deployed. The one launched after it was R/2016/155 on 28 Jul 2016, for indicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/219, launched 26 January 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.